Special Schools

Because we understand the needs of children vary, we offer a number of schools that focus on specific needs, including an alternative school in our county seat, Chester. Nearby Charlotte offers the nations’ 21st largest school system, including a group of select Foreign Language schools and centers for the academically gifted, including International Baccalaureate and Talent Development programs.

Special Focus Schools

School

Location

Contact

United Way Success By 6

161 Columbia Street
Chester, SC 29706

803-385-6543

Student Assistance Center/Alternative School

161 Columbia Street
Chester, SC 29706

803-581-9362

Chester County Adult Education

161 Columbia Street
Chester, SC 29706

803-581-9324

Foreign Language Schools

Language

School

Contact

Spanish (K-5)

Oaklawn Language Academy

980-343-0400

Chinese, French, German and Japanese (K-8)

Smith Academy of International Languages

980-343-5815

International Language, 9-12

South Mecklenburg High School
West Mecklenburg High School

980-343-3600
980-343-6080

Academically Gifted Schools

Program

School

Contact

International Baccalaureate

Cotswold Elementary School
Huntingtowne Farms Elementary School
Irwin Avenue Open Elementary School
Lansdowne Elementary School
Statesville Road Elementary School
Albemarle Road Middle School
Davidson IB Middle School
Piedmont Open IB Middle School
Randolph Middle School
Ranson IB Middle School
Sedgefield Middle School
East Mecklenburg High School
Harding University High School
Myers Park High School
North Mecklenburg High School
West Charlotte High School